That's why I went the semi custom route and bought a new boat. Trying to find a used boat was, to me, a pain in the ass. I'm gonna write a book about the experience. Every person I called about used boats on LA Sportsman had a story. Some good, some sad, some funny.

quote:Sure he has a case to bitch. They said they would hold the boat for him. They didn't.

I agree. The only thing they could have done would be to say from the beginning if someone shows up with money before you get qualified we'll have to sell it. If its a good deal to you forget about it and get the boat. Congrats!

If you wanted a boat held you should have walked in there and given them a $100 goodwill deposit. I sell equipment and we hold no used equipment w/o a deposit. I'm sure they've been told before "I'm coming Friday to buy that boat" and never hear from the customer again. You need to walk in there, buy the boat and thank them for holding the boat so long on just your word.

re: Was I in the wrong? (buying a boat)Posted by Who Me on 4/29/14 at 8:57 pm to AUtigR24

They should have never told you that they would hold the boat. Everyone damn well knows that any kind of car or boat dealership would sell it to the first person with money in hand.

You should know have known that and put some sort of deposit on the boat. Having said that, they did lie to you.

To me. It's all about trust. If I know a business is lying to me about something then I simply will not do business with them. What else would they lie about? Do you plan on using them in the future for service?

re: Was I in the wrong? (buying a boat)Posted by AUtigR24 on 4/29/14 at 9:02 pm to Who Me

quote:To me. It's all about trust. If I know a business is lying to me about something then I simply will not do business with them. What else would they lie about? Do you plan on using them in the future for service?

No, I will not use them for service. I think at this time it's best to do the deal and walk away.

re: Was I in the wrong? (buying a boat)Posted by tigerfoot on 4/29/14 at 9:05 pm to AUtigR24

So many people get so emotional with a merchant....you wanted the boat, you got the boat, be happy and whistle on down there and buy the boat(unless they find a guy willing to pay more between now and then!)

I don't do facebook, but I wouldn't give it a second thought....if what you put down is true, you owe them no favors to coverup their poor behavior..

'you can have your own opinion, you just cant have your own facts" just make sure you are being as accurate as you can be.

Oh, and they only felt bad that the sucker that was going to pay more than you couldn't get the cash.

re: Was I in the wrong? (buying a boat)Posted by Hardy_Har on 4/30/14 at 7:45 am to AUtigR24

They made it right AFTER you posted what you did.

If no deal had been made, then nothing would've ever been "corrected". They know they messed up, but nobody figured you'd slam them publicly about it. (the typical boat buyer isn't an avid internet reviewer / complainer)

You did right IMO, and they'll remember that moving forward. They shouldn't make deals and not hold their word.